Sports and outdoor gear swap Nov. 23

For the Trail-Gazette

Posted:
11/16/2013 09:04:09 AM MST

It's time again for the annual all-season sports and outdoor gear swap sponsored by the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) and the Estes Park Mountain Shop. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the climbing gym of the Estes Park Mountain Shop 2050 Big Thompson Avenue.

This event is a fund-raiser with 15 percent of all sales going to the Estes Valley Youth Activity Assistance Fund Scholarship program. The scholarship program provides financial assistance to allow local youth to participate in recreation district programs based on their desire to participate not their ability to pay. This is also a fun community service providing locals and visitors an opportunity to sell or purchase good usable sports and outdoor equipment and clothing.

Items for sale may be registered at the Estes Park Mountain Shop (in the climbing gym) on Friday, Nov. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. or on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. You set the selling price and fill out one form for each item you wish to sell. Items for sale must be in good and working condition. We cannot sell any firearms and some climbing software may not be sold. Unsold items will need to be picked up between 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday.

If you have a lot of items for sale and want to fill out forms in advance of the sale, or if you need more info please contact Gregg Farmer at Gregg@evrpd.com or 586-8191 X5.

Pickleball Open-Gym

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EVRPD is offering Pickleball Open-Gym at the middle school gym Monday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 16. There will be a $5/person drop-in fee to play. We will have three courts set up for doubles and singles play dependent on the number of participants each night. Paddles and balls will be available for participants who do not have their own equipment. This is an opportunity for people who do play pickleball or anyone who is interested in learning to play this very fun, active, and social game. This is a great indoor activity for winter. Enter through the double doors on the southeast corner of the middle school building across from the entrance to the football stadium.

For more information contact Gregg Farmer at (970) 586-8191 X5 or gregg@evrpd.com

Golf course update

Thank you for all of your support through this tough section of the golf season. We have a few updates on the status of the Lake Estes 9 Hole Executive Golf Course and the Hangar Restaurant.

The 9 hole course will be opening up on Monday, Nov. 11. You will be able to play as many holes as you would like for $5. However, the 9 hole will only have 7 holes available for the foreseeable future. Hole #4 and #5 became a part of the lake during the flooding, and despite our efforts to prepare the holes for golf they are still unplayable. We will be open for walking and push carts only due to damage to the course bridges. The 9 hole course pro shop will be open every day from 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. weather permitting, and will stay open later in the day if the weather is particularly pleasant. Pass holders, your punch cards and season passes are still valid. We have moved all of our merchandise to the 9 Hole as well.

Anyone with pro shop credit can take advantage of our sales and use your credit. Don't forget to do your Christmas shopping locally this year. A season pass for 2014 makes a great gift for the golfer in the family.

The Hangar Restaurant has decided to stay open Thursday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Hangar greatly appreciates all the support they have received through everyone's tough fall season.

Adult basketball and volleyball open-gyms

Adult open-gym basketball and volleyball began the season the week of Sept. 30 and continues through Dec. Open-gyms are held at the middle school gymnasium from 7 to 9 p.m. Please enter through the double doors on the southeast corner of the middle school building across from the football stadium entrance. Basketball open-gym is on Wednesday nights and volleyball open-gym is on Thursdays . There is a $5/player drop-in fee or you may purchase a 10 punch pass for $40. Cash or checks accepted. For more info contact Gregg Farmer at 586-8191 X5 orgregg@evrpd.com.

Rocky Mountain Kids Club

EVRPD has a brand new program for childcare on no-school days for elementary-aged students. Rocky Mountain Kids Club offers full day care and fun activities for all children. We will also offer care during winter and spring breaks. Some of our activities include craft and pool days, field trips, and cultural days. Registration is now open for the school year and packets are available at the Administration Office at 690 Big Thompson Ave or can be sent via email. Please have your child (ren) registered at least one week prior to the first date of attendance.

If you have questions please feel free to contact Valerie Wasson at 586-8191 ex. 8 or val@evrpd.com.

Registration for programs may be completed online at evrpd.com or at the administrative office of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, 690 Big Thompson Avenue, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 586-8191.

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